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A member asked:
Are there any otc hydroquinone products that i can use to get back my natural skin color after years of a lot of sun exposure?
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Skin pigmentation: OTC hydroquinone products are limited to 2% in concentration which may be too low to lighten the skin after a life time of sun exposure. Hydroquinone is not a harmless drug as it may be carcinogenic. You need to see a dermatologist and get effective exfoliation of the damaged layer of the skin to achieve noticeable improvement.
Answered 11/7/2014
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